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Will looking forward to "unique challenge" of Brands GP circuit

Championship leader Will Palmer is looking forward to tackling the "unique challenge" of the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit this weekend (1/2 August), as the Duo BRDC Formula 4 Championship heads to Kent for rounds 13, 14 and 15 of the 2015 season.

It has been a strong start to the year for the 18-year-old, as the series moves into its second half with a trio of races held on the majestic 2.433-mile track. "The first 12 races have gone really well," said Will. "We started strongly at Oulton Park by winning the first race and, apart from one difficult round at Rockingham, we have had strong results at each meeting. It has put us in a strong position for the second half of the year so hopefully we can continue the good form," he continued.

With a lead of 25 points in the standings over closest rival Rodrigo Fonseca, Will is looking to extend his advantage at a circuit he knows well and enjoys: "The Grand Prix circuit is really good and it is a unique challenge," he enthused. "The only time we get on the track before qualifying is a half-hour practice session on Saturday morning so it is all about getting on the pace quickly. It is a very demanding circuit because it is very high-speed and there is not much run-off, but that should play to my strengths" he added.

The teenager isn't discounting the threat from the rest of the field however: "I should be strong here but I know there will be plenty of competition from other drivers, particularly from those who raced here last year, but I am sure the rookies will be quick too."

With a dozen races left in the season, Will admits his mind may start turning towards thoughts of his lead in the title race and how best to tally points, stating: "I think we are getting towards the point where I have to be looking at the championship. I would love to win at every opportunity but I can't take any unnecessary risks as a DNF hurts you so much."

There are still a plentiful number of drivers who have a realistic chance of winning the title, as he commented: "I think anyone in the top-six is still a contender but, for them to win, that would rely on me dropping the ball which I don't intent to do."

With the aim of extending his advantage at the head of the standings, Will is clear about how he has to approach the Brands Hatch meeting, saying: "If I can take pole position, which will put me in a really strong position for the first race. If I can do that then I think I can have a strong weekend and score a lot of points from there." 

You can follow all the action from Brands Hatch through updates and live timing on the official Formula 4 website here.   

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